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Billboard

https://www.billboard.com/
Best known for the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, which list the most popular songs and albums each week in the industry. Offers industry news, events, podcasts, and music streaming.

1 +1

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6,633

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AllHipHop.com

https://allhiphop.com/
Top news stories within the hip hop community, following hip hop artists and their music, events, and social media. Features music, addresses rumors, and showcases videos.

2 -1

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6,386

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HotNewHipHop

https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/
All the hottest news and music within hip hop. Coverage of artist activity, the reigning top 100, songs, mixtapes, and albums.

3

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5,677

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Far Out Magazine

http://faroutmagazine.co.uk
Over the last ten years, Far Out has been building an outstanding reputation among its growing audience, covering new music and classic rock.

4 +3

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4,343

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RollingStone

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/
Features news and coverage across music, film, television, and politics, reviewing albums, songs, and celebrities. Interactive source for historical rankings and magazine content.

5

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3,737

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NME

https://www.nme.com/
Standout voice in pop culture and music delivering top news across artists, albums, film, TV, and video. Online gig guide, shop, and radio access covering the latest.

6 +6

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3,541

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Ultimate Classic Rock

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/
The go-to source for all news, videos, features, and lists in classic rock. Authoritative guide to classic rock culture, history, and movies with special features and news updates.

7 -3

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3,338

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Pitchfork

https://pitchfork.com/
The latest in music and jams without the distraction of ads and clickbait. Top charts, videos, and celebrity features along with recommendations, the best apps, and music news.

8 +3

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3,145

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Louder

https://www.loudersound.com/
Rock-specific music site with significant social media influence. Home of magazines Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Prog, and Blues, covering news in alternative rock, hard rock, indie, and more.

9 -1

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2,858

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HipHopDX

https://hiphopdx.com/
Continual coverage of hip hop news and coverage, including updates on favorite artists in the genre. Reviews cover singles, releases, and videos with release dates and editorials.

10 -1

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2,284

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Loudwire

https://loudwire.com/
Engaging rock and metal music coverage celebrating 50 years of metal and a lifetime of loud music. Features news, lists, songs, and albums along with events and media coverage.

11 +3

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2,281

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The Line of Best Fit

https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/
The UK’s largest independent music site dedicated to music discovery through weekly updates, featured songs, and artist news. Features album reviews, interviews, and photo stories.

12 -2

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2,091

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Stereogum

https://www.stereogum.com/
Extensive music blog featuring music news, interviews, album reviews, and commentary. Independent publication known for its active comment section frequently visited by popular artists.

13 -7

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1,988

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The FADER

http://www.thefader.com/
Music, style, and culture site relating relevant news and topics from around the world and within all genres. The latest on music, artist drama, styles, and what artists are wearing.

14 -1

Rank

1,645

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2DOPEBOYZ

https://2dopeboyz.com/
Daily source for hip hop news, reviews, and features with updates in the genre and free playlists. Supports up and coming artists while showcasing the best of the best.

15 +1

Rank

1,032

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SPIN

https://www.spin.com/
Online magazine featuring music news, album reviews, concert photo, and more. Showcases popular lists for best albums, best new artists, and year-end lists across all genres of music.

16 +5

Rank

771

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Album of The Year

https://www.albumoftheyear.org/l/newsworthy/
Comprehensive guide to wide-ranging genres of albums with critic and user scores on best albums, new releases, and anticipated album drops. Various music lists on features, year-end, EPs, and more.

17 -2

Rank

749

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JamBase

https://www.jambase.com/
Connects music fans around the world to the music they love through the latest concert updates, community engagement, music discoveries, and promotions. Live music updates and more.

18

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713

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Hypebot

http://www.hypebot.com/
For more than 12 years a daily blog chronicling music, musicians, and the new music industry.

19 -2

Rank

663

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Your EDM

https://www.youredm.com/
Featured editorials, industry spotlights, interviews, and event photos across EDM news. A comprehensive resource on all things electronic, with breaking information on every genre, new music, and more.

20 +2

Rank

619

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DancehallMag

https://www.dancehallmag.com/
DancehallMag is a news magazine that covers Jamaican dancehall and reggae music, the artists and culture.

21 -2

Rank

587

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EDM

https://edm.com/
The world's foremost authority on EDM : free music downloads, artist interviews, industry news, curated playlists, trending charts, and more.

22 -2

Rank

557

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uDiscoverMusic

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/
Music news, quizzes, and featured lists ranging across genres and decades to help you discover your next favorite song, album, or artist. Access to videos, playlists, and site store.

23

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353

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Dancing Astronaut

https://dancingastronaut.com/
Media company focused on the global dance music community. Supports dance and electronic music and culture, represented by an editorial voice across music, news, features, videos, and photos.

24

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229

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EDM Sauce

https://www.edmsauce.com/
Top source for electronic dance music. EDM music releases, artist news, and event updates with ways to discover your new favorites in the genre.

25 +1

Rank

221

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XS Noize

https://www.xsnoize.com
XS Noize is an independent international consortium of opinionated music lovers founded in 2014. Featuring reviews, interviews, timely news and opinion.

26 -1

Rank

209

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Live4ever

https://www.live4ever.uk.com/
Music Tastemakers & Digital Creators showcasing the world's most original artists est 2009.

27 +1

Rank

190

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AllMusic

https://www.allmusic.com/blog
Discover the latest in albums and singles across all genres with critic ratings and detailed reviews. Browse by genre, news articles, and recommendations based on your profile.

28 -1

Rank

173

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When The Horn Blows

https://whenthehornblows.com/
Hype Machine-listed, independent music blog delivering in-depth, thoughtfully crafted music reviews and features.

29

Rank

91

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We Plug Good Music

https://wepluggoodmusic.com/
We Plug Good Music is a global music publication that showcases the best emerging music that mainstream often overlooks. We Plug Good Music push good music and not what the industry calls "good".

30

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44

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Neon Music

https://www.neonmusic.co.uk/
Neon music is an independent global digital music platform with exclusively curated news, reviews, interviews, videos and lifestyle tips.

31 +2

Rank

10

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Popjustice

https://www.popjustice.com/
Offers daily insight into pop music culture, delivering fair reviews of songs, popstars, and pop news. Encompasses pop music updates, playlists, and features across an ever evolving genre.

32 -1

Rank

6

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Guitar Junky

https://www.theguitarjunky.com/blog/
Guitar Junky provides the best information, in-depth reviews, and guides in buying music gears. If you're looking to buy a music instrument, you should visit this site.

33 +1

Rank

0

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RESOUND Online

https://re-sound.co.uk/
Live reviews, interviews and much more. An online magazine that's all about creating a community with a passion for live music and great tunes.

34 +1

Rank

0

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LIVE music blog

https://livemusicblog.com/
News, reviews, features, and opinions surrounding top-ranking artists, celebrity videos, music events, and latest releases. Unique features like free live streams, photo recaps, setlists, and more.

35 +1

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0

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Drowned in Sound

http://drownedinsound.com/news
Uk-based music webzine featuring music reviews, the latest in music news, artist interviews, and interactive discussion forums. Includes a podcast, music recommendations, photos, and festival coverage.

36 -4

Rank

0

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Resident Advisor

https://www.residentadvisor.net/
Online music magazine with daily content on music news, album reviews, single reviews, and event reviews. Features podcasts, exchanges, and charts for community platforms.

37

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0

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Tiny Mix Tapes

https://www.tinymixtapes.com/
Wide-ranging music site tackling all genres and styles through reviews, news, and features. Expansive content also includes films, politics, and satire with a little bit of something for everyone.

38

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0

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Consequence of Sound

https://consequenceofsound.net/category/new-music/
Content across music, television, and film creates a connection between mainstream pop culture and the underground. Content creators put a reliable voice to entertainment news.

39

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0

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Exclusive Audio

https://www.exclusiveaudio.net/
Exclusive Audio is a digital music magazine showcasing musicians with a claim to fame for providing the most authentic spotlights and interviews.

40

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0

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That Grape Juice.net

https://thatgrapejuice.net/
An award-winning one-stop-shop for all things related to urban pop culture and entertainment. An elite team of writers provide news, reviews, and exclusive interviews.

41

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0

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Music Matters Media

http://www.musicmattersmedia.com/
Music blog/podcast with the latest in music news. With new album releases from upcoming and established artists in various genres including pop, rock, r&b, hip hop, folk and more!

42

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0

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Music Is To Blame

http://www.musicistoblame.co.uk/
Delivering the reviews of the best new music alongside interviews, photography and live concert reviews.

43

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0

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Rocks Off Mag

https://www.rocksoffmag.com
Rocks Off Mag is a resource for all things music celebrity and culture from the 60's 70's and 80's.

44

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0

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eonmusic

http://www.eonmusic.co.uk
At the forefront of breaking news, eonmusic’s stories regularly go viral, and have been picked up globally. Their interviews rank among the top Google search results.

45

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0

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The Shortlisted | Music & Entertainment Magazine

https://the-shortlisted.co.uk/
Music & entertainment interviews including Moby, Andrea Bocelli, Paul Young, The Animals, The Jam, The Sex Pistols, The Prodigy and many others.

46

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0

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Prime Sound

https://primesound.org/
Prime Sound has been your guide into the breathtaking world of musical instruments of all kinds! Read their in-depth reviews before you buy.

47

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0

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Marlbank

https://www.marlbank.net/
A daily jazz blog with up-to-the minute reviews, features and live reports. They bring you the jazz before you know it's even out there in the mainstream.

48

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0

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Boost Collective

https://blog.boostcollective.ca
Exploring an artist first take on the music industry, Boost Collective aims to make artist development easily accessible for all.

49

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0

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Hip Hop Today

https://hiphoptoday.com/
Wayne Green, known to his fans as Army Wayne, is an independent artist who works with engineers and producers to help create all his music.

50

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0

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